Sieben Edmunds Miller is proud to have earned three Minneapolis Metropolitan Tier 1 rankings in the 2027 edition of Best Law Firms®, recognizing the firm's work in criminal defense, DUI/DWI defense, and personal injury litigation throughout Minnesota. The firm...
Minnesota has significantly expanded how long police may have to make a warrantless arrest following certain allegations of domestic abuse. Effective August 1, 2026, Minnesota law allows a peace officer with probable cause to make a warrantless arrest for nonfelony...
Minnesota has established a new standardized process for surrendering firearms when a person is ordered to do so in connection with a domestic violence case. Effective August 1, 2026, the law establishes where firearms may be transferred, what documentation must be...
Artificial intelligence has made it increasingly easy to create realistic images, videos, and audio that appear to depict real people doing or saying things that never happened. Minnesota lawmakers are responding by updating existing criminal laws to account for these...
As of August 1, 2026, grooming a minor is a felony offense in Minnesota. The new law targets conduct intended to develop a false relationship of trust with a child for the purpose of eventually engaging in sexual conduct. Importantly, a person can potentially face a...
If you are facing criminal charges in Minnesota, you may hear the phrase “probable cause” early in the case. It can affect an arrest, a search warrant, and whether a felony or gross misdemeanor charge has enough legal support to proceed. At Sieben Edmunds Miller, we...
A DWI charge in Minnesota can affect your driver’s license before the criminal case is resolved. Minnesota uses separate criminal and administrative processes, so a license revocation can begin even though you have not been convicted of a DWI. That administrative...
Minnesota is preparing for a significant change in how its child protection system works with African American families and other families whose children are disproportionately represented in the child welfare system. The Minnesota African American Family...
Imagine riding as a passenger in a friend’s car or hosting a social gathering at your home when law enforcement officers pull the vehicle over and execute a search. During the interaction, officers discover an illegal controlled substance that does not belong to you....
A domestic assault conviction can affect your life long after probation, fines, or jail are over. One consequence may be the loss of your right to possess firearms under Minnesota law, federal law, or both. If you are wondering whether you can restore gun rights in...
Facing a DWI in Minnesota is stressful, and one of the first questions many people ask is whether the case can be negotiated. The answer is often yes, but the available options depend on the charge, the evidence, prior impaired-driving history, and the prosecutor. ...
At Sieben Edmunds Miller, we know video can be one of the most useful pieces of evidence in a Minnesota DWI case. A police report reflects the officer’s written account, while body-camera, squad-camera, and station recordings may provide a contemporaneous record of...
Sieben Edmunds Miller is pleased to celebrate continued recognition from Best Lawyers®, with three attorneys named to the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. 2027 Best Lawyers Honorees Three Sieben Edmunds Miller attorneys were recognized across the firm’s...
After a felony or gross misdemeanor charge in Minnesota, the omnibus hearing is an important pretrial stage. Governed by Rule 11 of the Minnesota Rules of Criminal Procedure, it can address probable cause, evidentiary issues, discovery disputes, constitutional...
Minnesota's criminal laws continue to evolve, and several significant changes took effect on August 1, 2026. The new laws create new criminal offenses, increase penalties for certain existing crimes, change how some domestic violence cases are handled, and expand the...
When you are accused of driving while impaired in Minnesota, the evidence can include far more than a breath-test number. Prosecutors may rely on driving conduct, officer observations, body-camera and squad-camera video, field sobriety testing, a preliminary breath...
Sieben Edmunds Miller is proud to announce that five attorneys have been selected to the 2026 Minnesota Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists, recognizing their professional achievements and the respect they have earned within Minnesota's legal community. For 2026,...
We are honored to once again be recognized in the 2026 Minnesota's Best Awards, earning statewide recognition across three legal categories. This year, Sieben Edmunds Miller received: Gold – Criminal Defense Law Firm Silver – Personal Injury Law Firm Bronze – Law...